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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 25, 2011
STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
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New York
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1-4743
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11-1362020
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(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
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(Commission File Number)
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(I.R.S. Employee Identification Number)
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37-18 Northern Boulevard, Long Island City, New York 11101
(Address of Principal Executive Offices, including Zip Code)
Registrant’s Telephone Number, including Area Code: 718-392-0200
Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
Item 8.01. Other Events
Acquisition of Forecast Trading Corporation
On October 26, 2011, Standard Motor Products, Inc. issued a press release announcing the acquisition of all of the capital stock of Forecast Trading Corporation for approximately $44 million. Forecast has distribution facilities in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, and distributes a range of engine management products including ignition coils, ignition modules, switches and sensors, and filters.
A copy of the press release announcing this transaction is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is hereby incorporated by reference.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
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(c)
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Exhibits.
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99.1
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Press Release, dated October 26, 2011, announcing the acquisition of Forecast Trading Corporation.
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, INC.
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By:
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/s/ James J. Burke
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James J. Burke
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Vice President Finance, Chief Financial Officer
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Date: October 26, 2011
Exhibit Index
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Exhibit No.
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Description
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Press Release, dated October 26, 2011, announcing the acquisition of Forecast Trading Corporation.
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